2011 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 2,786 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 80 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 46 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Campaign 21V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalFeb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Campaign 21V081000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Campaign 21E013000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 7, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Campaign 19V001000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 16V384000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, auxillary tankNov 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Campaign 15V793000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemJun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Campaign 15V340000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Campaign 14E028000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsDec 7, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE STUD FRACTURES COULD OCCUR AT THE WHEEL LOCATION, AND THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE VIBRATION AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE FOR FLATNESS AND REPLACE THE DISCS AS NECESSARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 11V574000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Engine, May 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, ALTHOUGH THEY HAD BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE OEM PART WOULD FAIL AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO RECOMMENDATION NOR A SOLUTION. THERE WAS NO CLARIFICATION IF THERE WAS A NEWLY DESIGNED PART OR THE SAME PART THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY FAILED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 10, 2017
ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON EVERY SECOND WITH BEEPS AND CHANGING MESSAGES: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT, DOOR AJAR. VEHICLE LEFT/RIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. ISSUE RESOLVED BY ITSELF AFTER 10 MINUTES DRIVING. HOWEVER RADIO SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AFTER THIS INCIDENT. THERE IS VIDEO RECORDED BY SOMEONE ELSE SHOWING THIS ISSUE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=0AYKJOSUDEW . DEALER DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, TELLING THAT THERE ARE NO MESSAGES IN COMPUTER.
Electrical system, Visibility, Feb 23, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPONENT MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,295.
Steering, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 12, 2016
6 MONTHS OLD CAR HAD TRANSMITION AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DRIVER DOOR LOCK NOT OPENING, AC WENT OUT! AIR BAGS SENSOR OUT, AND NOW EXPERIENCING 2ND TRANSMITION ISSUE. DEALERSHIP IS NOT TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT, AS TRANSMITION WAS REPLACED AT ANOTHER GARAGE! HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS CAR SINCE 2012. HARD JERKING.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. EARLIER THAT DAY, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE SENSORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HEATER FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL POWER DID NOT RETURN UNTIL MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE INSIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE. COULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE THE CAR. HAD TO PUT WINDOW DOWN AND REACH OUTSIDE THE CAR TO OPEN DOOR.
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2016
MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT OPEN... WENT TO THE DEALERS AND THEY TOLD ME THAT 2012 , 2013 HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUY NOT MY YEAR.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN FOUR TIMES AFTER THE WARNING INDICATOR WRENCH ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V793000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,545. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Equipment, Jul 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN TO BLOW COLD AIR, BUT CHANGED TO HOT AIR INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,557. UPDATED 03/07/17*LJ *CN
Steering, Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Tires, Wheels, Engine, May 15, 2016
BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE THE SECOND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF THE CAR. I ENDED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD OFF THE SHOULDER BEFORE I COULD STOP IT. IT HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CAR DIES FOR NO REASON. I END UP HAVING IT TOWED OR RESTARTED BY CHARGING BATTERY. THE BATTERY ALWAYS HAS A FULL CHARGE. ALSO I HAVE BEEN SHOPPING AND GET IN THE CAR TO START IT AND IT WILL NOT START. DOOR HANDLES WOULD NOT WORK FROM INSIDE. WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN. HAD TO FORCE WINDOW DOWN ENOUGH TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAD FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLE REPLACED HAD TRANSFER CASE RESEALED HORRIBLE SMELL, NEW TIRES 3 TIMES SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED HAD REAR DRIVE SHAFT REPLACED, FUEL PUMP REPLACED HAD TAKEN IT TO FORD JUST RECENTLY FOR WHAT I DEEMED WAS COMPUTER PROBLEMS, OF COURSE THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THE LAST TIME I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THE CAR THAT I WOULD NEED NEW RIMS SOON. THE RIMS ARE ERODING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I HAVE SEVERAL INVOICES FOR WORK THAT WAS DONE AND A FEW MORE I CAN'T LOCATE AT THIS TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND THEM ALL TO YOU. PURCHASE CAR 12/1/12.
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V793000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/20/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE STEERING. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL, WHILE DRIVING. UPDATED 05/11/16.*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 18, 2016
THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS OUT
Steering, Electrical system, Seats, Jan 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATED SEATS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
Electrical system, Jan 4, 2016
ELECTRIC LOCKS ON DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT DISENGAGE BY HITTING THE DOOR BUTTON OR THE REMOTE -MUST LOWER WINDOW AND REACH THROUGH TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. BEING TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MILEAGE WHEN PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED WAS APPROXIMATELY 91000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 18, 2015
'3 MAY 2013 (MILEAGE 32,800) MOAB, UTAH. DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS AROUND MOAB FOR MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING. ONE PASSENGER IN THE CAR BESIDE MYSELF. WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SHARP CURVE, ALL THE ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR WENT DEAD. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH, THE RADIO, AC ALL STOPPED WORKING. POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES WERE NON-FUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES. '26 AUGUST 2015 (MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 55,600) TIME: 6:00PM. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I'D STOPPED AT A STREET LIGHT AND WHEN I PULLED SHARPLY OUT ONTO MAIN ROAD, THE CAR WENT DARK AGAIN AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. I QUICKLY RESTARTED IT BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTING IT WITH THE KEY. THREE BLOCKS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD HAPPENED ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF. '6 SEPTEMBER 2015 (MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 55,950 BETWEEN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND LAKE ELSINORE, CA. COMING OUT OF A SHARP CURVE IN THE ROAD WHILE GOING UPHILL ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR SHUT OFF. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, TURNED THE KEY, AND THE ENGINE STARTED UP AGAIN. '19 NOVEMBER 2015 (MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 56,751) WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH ANOTHER PASSENGER IN THE CAR. THE FORD FUSION SHUT DOWN AGAIN, AND AFTER I RESTARTED IT, TWO HUNDRED YARDS LATER DID IT AGAIN. 'FORD HAS TRIED TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES. FINALLY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY ON 22 SEPT. AND SAID THAT FIXED PROBLEM. IT DIDN'T! FORD CORPORATION CUSTOMER SERVICE NOW REFUSES TO RETURN MY LAST FIVE CALLS
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER; HOWEVER, IT STILL HAD SOME ELECTRICAL FUNCTION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER FORD'S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13N03, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPROGRAMMED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVEN TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,500.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO FULLY ILLUMINATE. THE SOCKET PREMATURELY RUSTED AND CAUSED AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN UPDATED 02/04/16.*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. UPDATED 11/19/15*LJ
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 27, 2015
THE ABOVE CAR DISPLAYED A TROUBLE LIGHT. A MECHANIC USED AN ODB II SCANNER AND DIAGNOSED THE ENGINE PROBLEM WITH THE CODE "P2119" I DID SOME RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM INVOLVING THE THROTTLE BODY. IS THIS A RECALL ITEM?
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 26, 2015
WE HAD A RECALL ON POWER STEERING.HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALER TOLD IT WAS GOOD THEN FEW DAYS LATER POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE DEALER WORKED ON IT 3 TIMES THEN SENT IT BACK STILL TORE UP. THE DEALER IS ED SHERLING FORD IN ENTERPRISE AL 36330.
Electrical system, Seats, Other or unspecified, Sep 11, 2015
FIRST AT ABOUT 42000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2012 THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME SO HOT IT CREATED 1ST DEGREE BURNS ON MY HUSBAND. THE SEAT HEATER WENT OUT SOON AFTER. NEEDS TO BE FIXED. THE SEAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE AT 55000 MILES THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BECAME UNLATCHED WITHIN THE DOOR AND STOPPED OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. WHAT IF I HAD A WRECK AND COULDN'T GET OUT? NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I'VE HEARD IT'S COMMON ON THE FUSIONS. THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS WENT OUT SOON AFTER ALL OF THIS. AT 90000 MILES THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER WENT OUT. SAME BURNING HOT THING BUT THIS TIME NO ONE WAS BURNED. AT 95000 MILES THE SAFETY SYSTEM HAS NOW GONE OUT. IT FLASHES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR PARK AID AND A FAULT WITH THE CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM. I'VE READ THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SPEAKERS CAUSE THIS. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPEAKERS WENT OUT 2 YRS AGO. MAYBE THESE ARE CONNECTED. IT SEEMS THE WHOLE CAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUSES AND ELECTRICAL WIRES EITHER BURNING OUT WAY TOO QUICKLY. MY VEHICLE IS A 2011 MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER OF 2010
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 20, 2015 TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES BEFORE THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED. WITHIN A WEEK, THE ADVANCED TRACK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VARIOUS GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE MODULE CONNECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR WEEKS AS THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/25/15
Electrical system, Aug 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 31, 2015
CAR WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON STRAIGHT ROAD WHEN IT JERKED AND WRENCH LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS AND STABILITY LIGHTS CAME ON. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND SHUT OFF CAR. RESTARTED AND DROVE 100 FEET AND WRENCH LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND ONCE AGAIN PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER TO RESTART CAR. AFTER 2ND RESTART IT DROVE FINE FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN STALLED COMPLETELY, ONCE AGAIN RESTARTED CAR AND DROVE 5 FEET IT ONCE AGAIN STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. RESTARTED AND DROVE FOR 10 MINUTES TO HAVE IT START JERKING AT A STOP LIGHT AND THEN STALL OUT ONCE I PULLED INTO WORK.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PCM WAS RE-PROGRAMMED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.